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POCKET
OTTER
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Design by Sweet Softies

INTRO MATERIALS
The Pocket Otter is a cute mini doll that ● Super bulky weight 6 yarn (I used Hobbii
can be worked up quickly and easily. This Honey Bunny) in the colors beige and brown
stuffed animal sits at 4” in height and can ● 10mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
● 8mmx6.5mm plastic safety nose (or black
fit in your palm. The ears are crocheted
thread for sewing the nose)
directly onto the head in a no-sew
● 5mm crochet hook
manner, and the color changes allow for ● Stuffing
details of the markings on the face. This ● Scissors
baby critter is designed with super bulky
chenille velvet or blanket yarn, but it can LEVEL
also be made with thinner yarns to ★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires
create a small keychain version. This little familiarity with stitches used (below),
toy is great for craft fairs, markets, or changing colors, and attaching yarn.
kids party favors. It’s a unisex and gender
neutral stuffie that will appeal to boys, STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED
girls, children, adults, and everyone in (US TERMINOLOGY)
between! It’s a great last-minute birthday FO = fasten off
and holiday gift, especially for those who YO = yarn over
are sea otter or river otter fans! ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
The PDF pattern includes full
sc = single crochet
written instructions and photo inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
references to guide you through the doll dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
making process. hdc = half double crochet

SIZE
Height: 4 inches (10 cm)

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Pattern
Color Guide
C1: beige
C2: brown

HEAD
Notes: [1] The head is worked from front to back.
[2]
Use of C1 yarn (beige) is marked with underline.

Start with C1 yarn.

R1: In C1: ch 2 and insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: In C1: sc 5. In C2: sc 3. (8)

R3: In C1: inc 5. In C2: inc 3. (16)

R4: In C1: sc 9. In C2: inc 7. (23)

In C2: inc in the next st. This will be the new start of the round.

R5-R6: In C1: sc 8. In C2: sc 16. (24)

Use only C2 from here on out.

R7-R8: Sc around. (24)

Insert 10mm eyes between R3-R4, in the middle of the C1 and C2 color changes of R3.
(See photo references)

Use black thread to sew a nose to the snout, or attach a 8mmx6.5mm plastic safety
nose.

R9: Sc 8, dec 8. (16)

R10: Dec around. (8)

Before you stuff the head, crochet the ears using the ‘Ears’ instructions below. This will
allow you to tie the yarn tails securely inside of the head. Once you finish the ears, stuff
the head and FO with a long tail for sewing the opening shut.

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EARS (x2)
Note: Ears will be crocheted directly onto the head between the Head’s R6-R7.

Use C2 yarn.
1. With the head facing you, count up 5 sts from the C2 color change in R6. Insert hook
between R6-R7, under that 5th st. (See photo references)
2. Ch, hdc in same st, ch.
3. FO with a tail and pull both the starting and ending yarn tails into the head. Tie
them securely inside.
4. Count 6 sts to the left. Attach yarn to the 6th st.
5. Repeat steps #2-3 for the second ear.

BODY
Note: Use of C1 yarn (beige) is marked with underline from R2-R8.

Start with C2 yarn and use it as the main color yarn.

R1: Ch 2 and insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: Inc 4. In C1: inc 4. (16)

R3: (Sc 3, inc) x 2. In C1: (sc 3, inc) x 2. (20)

R4-R7: Sc 10. In C1: sc 10. (20)

R8: Dec 5. In C1: dec 5. (10)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the head later. Stuff the body with fiberfill.

TAIL
Use C2 yarn.

R1: Ch 2 and insert 4 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (4)

R2: Sc around. (4)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 2. (6)

R4: Sc around. (6)

R5: (Sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)

R6: Sc around. (8)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later.

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LEGS
Use C2 yarn.

R1: Ch 2 and insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)

R2: (Sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)

R3: Sc around. (8)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later. Lightly stuff with fiberfill.

ARMS (x2)
Use C2 yarn.

R1: Ch 2 and insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)

R2-R6: Sc around. (6)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later.

Finishing
1. Sew the arms to the sides of the Body’s R7-R8. If desired, sew the front of the paws

down to the body so that it looks like your otter can be holding an object on its belly.

2. Position the legs to the front of the body (over R3-R4) and sew them down.

3. Sew the tail to the bottom of the body.

4. Sew the C1 color portion (front side) of the body and head together using the C1

yarn tail from the body. Then, use C2 yarn to sew the C2 color portion (back side) of

the two pieces together.

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Photo References
Eyes & Nose

R8 of the head complete. Eye location between R3-R4, Insert 10mm eyes.
in the middle of the C1 and C2
color changes of R3.

Both eyes inserted. Use black thread to sew a

nose to the snout, or attach a
8mmx6.5mm plastic nose.

Ears

Insert hook to the st between Insert hook between R6-R7, Attach yarn, then make a ch.
R6-R7, 5 sts up from the C2 under that 5th st.
color change in R6.

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Insert a hdc in the same st. Make a ch. FO with a tail and pull both
the starting and ending yarn
tails into the head. Tie them
securely inside.

Count 6 sts to the left. Attach yarn to the 6th st. Repeat steps #2-3 for the
second ear.

Parts

Once all parts are crocheted, you are ready for the finishing instructions!
Parts: head with ears, body, arms (x2), legs (x2), tail.

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Finishing (Note: photos below are of a different pattern, but the concept is the same.)
Sew the arms to the sides of
the Body’s R7-R8.
Sew legs to the front of the
body (over R3-R4).
Then, sew the beige portion
(front side) of the head to the
body using the body’s yarn
tail.
Top view of arms attached. Sew tail to the bottom of the
body.
Limbs attached. Sew the brown portion (back
side) of the body and head
together using brown yarn.
If desired, sew the front of the
paws down to the body so
that it looks like your otter
can be holding an object on
its belly.
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Finished Doll

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